Learn some commonplace activities that have put thousands of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in internment camps in China.

Statement From the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

HomeHome | News & Events | Statement From the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 26, 2018

I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at this critical time in history. He will always put the interests of America first. He has my trust. He has my support. Today, he has my congratulations on becoming America’s 70th Secretary of State.